Ali Moeen (born 20 November 1968) is a Pakistani

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and a

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Early life and career

Ali Moeen was born 20 November 1968 in

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. He completed his masters degree in English literature and political science from

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. On 2 December 2008, Ali Moeen was awarded the Best Drama Writer of Pakistan in the

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's HUM Tele Film Festival 2008 for the telefilm ''Aik Aadh Hafta''.

"Yeh Hum Naheen" (Urdu ﻳﻪ ﮨﻢ ﻧﹷﮭﹻﮟ,) – "This Is Not Us!"

Ali Moeen wrote the lyrics for " Yeh Hum Naheen", a peace song sung by Pakistan's leading artists as part of an international campaign against terrorism. The song and message behind it have been covered by international media. The campaign was the brainchild of Waseem Mahmood, author and media consultant, who took inspiration for the project from his children, who were tired of the way a minority of misguided young people were putting forward a message of radicalisation and terrorism which was at odds with what the majority of Muslims believe. The central message of the song is that of reconciliation, peace and truth, and is intended as the voice of the silent majority of Pakistanis who are saddened and shocked at the high-jacking of Islam by terrorists, and want to stand up and shout "This is Not Us". " Yeh Hum Naheen" was written in Urdu by a Pakistani artist Ali Moeen in words that are simple and meant to reach a wide-ranging audience. The music was composed by Shuja Haider. "Yeh Hum Naheen" not only topped MTV Asia and Pakistani charts but also made its presence felt on the British charts.

Books

* ''Badan Ki Khanqah Se'' (Urdu Poetry) (1991) * ''Bhagwa Bhes'' (Urdu/Personality Sketches) * ''Night Never Ends'' (English Novel) * ''Ham Par Hijr Utar'' (Urdu Poetry) * ''Mujh Main Sooraj Doob Gaya'' (Urdu Poetry) * ''Aitekaf'' (Urdu Naat) * ''Awaz'' (Urdu poetry)

Drama serials

Ali Moeen wrote several award-winning drama serials. * ''Rangbaaz'' * ''

Ali Ki Ammi ''Ali Ki Ammi'' is a 2015 Pakistani drama serial directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain, produced by A&B Entertainment, and written by Ali Moeen. The drama stars Samiya Mumtaz, Asad Malik, and Zainab Qayyum in lead roles, and was first aired on 16 No ...

'' * ''Sarmaya'' * ''Noor Mahal'' * ''Baatein dil ki'' * ''Phool waali galli'' * ''Azzal'' * ''Khali Aankhain'' * ''Aik dafa ka zikar hai'' * ''Yeh zindagi'' – an 18-episode drama serial for ARY Digital * ''Makaan Number 47'' – a 19-episode comedy serial, ARY Digital * ''Mohlat'' – a 6-episode Indus Vision TV telefilm presented by Gaza Entertainment, produced by Infinity Films * '' Marzi'' (Geo TV) * ''Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi'' * ''Mor Moharaan'' ( TV One) * Jhooti * Jo Bichar Gaye (2021)

Tele films and plays

* ''Reshman To Jhalli Hai'' – An Indus Vision TV telefilm by Gaza Entertainment, produced by Infinity Films. * ''Rasheed Mechanic Ko Pata Tha'' – An Indus Vision tele film by Gaaza Entertainment, produced by Infinity Films. * ''Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai'' – A tele film awarded 1st Prize at the

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(PTV) Film Aalmi Adab Se Intikhab Festival (2005) * ''Main Hoon'' – A 2005 New Year special tele film for

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. * ''Aik Thee Julia'' – A tele film for Aaj TV. * ''Koi To Ho Ga'' – A tele film for Aaj TV. * ''Daira'' – A tele film by GEO TV based on the novel

Moth Smoke ''Moth Smoke'' is the debut novel by British Pakistani novelist Mohsin Hamid, published in 2000. It tells the story of Darashikoh Shezad, a banker in Lahore, Pakistan, who loses his job, falls in love with his best friend's wife, and plunges in ...

* ''Bus Stand'' – An adaptation of a Manto story telecast from Indus Vision * ''Bhook Lag Rahi Hai'': A 50-minute, one-scene drama for PTV produced by Evernew Studios and also selected as a NAPA script writing reference * ''Khaali Bench'' – A love story televised on GEO TV. * ''Dada Ki Subah'' – A long play for GEO TV by Imago Films * ''Second Chance'' – A 25 December (

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (, ; born Mahomedali Jinnahbhai; 25 December 1876 – 11 September 1948) was a barrister, politician, and the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until the ...

Day) tele film on ARY Digital * ''Short Cut'' – A tele film for Ary Digital starring

Moeen Akhtar Moin Akhter (also: "معین اختر" Moin Akhtar), (24 December 1950 – 22 April 2011) was a Pakistani television, film and stage artist, humorist, comedian, impersonator, host, writer, singer, director and producer who rose to fame in the e ...

and Anwar Maqsood * ''Gathri'' – A tele film for IQ Entertainment * ''Band Khirki Sey Bahar'' – A film festival movie * ''Matlab Kya ?'' – 6 September 7, a special Defence Day play for Ary Digital starring Hashim Malik * ''Hai Koi…?'' – A special 25 December play for Ary Digital * ''Radio Wala Ghar'' – A tele film for ARY Digital * ''Ab Kya Karain'' – A tele film for ARY Digital * ''Kya Baat Hai'' – A 3-episode sitcom, which was a Nida Studios Production for PTV World * ''Short Circuit'' – Comic-Satirical Skits for

(PTV) * ''Eid vs Mobarak'' – A sitcom long play for PTV * ''Raasta'' – A 13-episode series based on psychological diseases, which was a Target Entertainment & Imago Films joint production and sponsored by

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* ''Royals Rescue 15'' – A 13-episode Docudrama series, a Nucleus Entertainment Presentation for PTV * ''Darwaza'' – 6-Episode miniseries on psycho-social issues for Indus Vision * ''Professor, Vespa Aur Faqeerni'' * ''Main Auraton Say Parda Karna Chahta Hun'' * ''Kyon…! Meray Bhai Ki Shadi Hai'' * ''Qurban Ki Qurbani'' * ''Hakeem Bodla K Teen Betay'' * ''Aik Aadh Hafta'' –

Tele Film Festival (2008) *

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(2018)

* Aashiq (2019)

Magazine TV shows

* ''MPO – Tuck-a-Truck Show'' – Magazine Program. A Writers Bloc presentation produced by Infinity Films * ''K2 Ka Challenge'' – A quiz show by Lakson Tobacco Company, which was a Nucleus Entertainment Production * ''Ham Na Manein Haar'' – A 13-episode magazine show for Unilever Pakistan. It is a MindShare project on

(PTV) * '' Morven Gold Adventure Team'' – An adventure magazine show set in

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. It was a Nucleus Entertainment Production * ''Missing Children Campaign'' – A Social Project, Nucleus Entertainment Production * ''Sky of the East''– – Script Rendition for International Grand Prix 2000 Broadcasting Competition, France. Achieved Consolation Prize * ''Aik Aur Pehloo'' – A program on social issues from ARY Digital * ''Sangam'' – A magazine program for ARY Digital * ''Naiki'' – Special IDs – 15 Special IDs on the occasion of Ramazan, ARY Digital * ''Cyber Net Calling Mars'' – produced by I'ON Entertainment for PTV Network * ''Buniyad'' – A concept for rehabilitation of earthquake-stricken areas and people of which 26 episodes have gone on air on ARY Digital * ''Baray Log'' – A magazine show on unsung heroes of Pakistan for ARY Digital * Documentaries & Corporate Videos: '' Memon Community – A Journey Through Time'' on DHL; – ''The Story of Services'',

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– Shahdin Manzil, 23 March; – ''Aik Tareekhi Sach'', 14 August –

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, 11 September; – the Death Anniversary of

, ''Aao Ahad Karain'' – A 23 March Documentary

Lyrics and theme songs

* "Sarmaya, Reshman To Jhalli Hai" * "Rasheed Mechanic Ko Pata Tha" * "Mohlat" * "Muqam" * "Mohabat Ki Pehli Kahani" * "Maa" (mother) * "Khaali Aankhain" * '' Yeh Hum Naheen'' ("Peace Song") for

sung by

Sajjad Ali Sajjad Ali (born 1962) is a Pakistani semi-classical, pop and rock singer, poet, actor, film director as well as a film producer from Karachi, Pakistan.

, Ali Azmat, Ahmed Jahanzeb,

Fakhir Faakhir Mehmood ( ur, ) is a Pakistani actor, singer, keyboradist, composer and music producer. He started out his career with the Pakistani musical group Awaz. However, due to conflicts of interest, the band split in 2000 and they all went t ...

Fakhar-e-Alam Fakhar-e-Alam ( Punjabi, ur, فخر عالم; born 19 January 1976) is a Pakistani actor, TV host, video jockey, and singer, famous for introducing the bhangra-rap fusion genre of music in Pakistan. Though he is still considered a pioneer of ...

& Ali Haider & Others * Rangeen, "Chal Rein De" and ''

Chahar Balish Sajjad Ali (born 1962) is a Pakistani semi-classical, pop and rock singer, poet, actor, film director as well as a film producer from Karachi, Pakistan.Sajjad Ali Sajjad Ali (born 1962) is a Pakistani semi-classical, pop and rock singer, poet, actor, film director as well as a film producer from Karachi, Pakistan.

* ''Pakistan Mein Pakistan Nahin Milta'' (2017)

References

External links

Yeh Hum Naheen Songwriter

Yeh Hum Naheen Official webpage
* Infinity Films Website – Award

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